Are SawStop saws any good?

Sawstop has built a very good saw. The fence on the 30″ table saw, however, is seriously flawed. Although it glides smoothly to any position, and locks down rigidly, it moves about 1/8″ to the left as you depress the locking lever. It doesn’t angle to the left; the whole fence shifts leftward.

Are SawStop saws ever on sale?

There are no Sawstop discounts. They don’t have to, so they don’t.

Does SawStop ruin the blade?

Can I get a serious injury using a SawStop saw? In the vast majority of cases, coming in contact with the spinning blade will result in a minor cut. However, if your hand moves into the blade at very high speed, it is possible for you to receive a serious injury.

How expensive is SawStop?

SawStop Tablesaws

Is SawStop Made in USA?

Where is a SawStop table saw made? SawStop is a US-owned company, and each table saw is engineered at our headquarters just south of Portland, Oregon. Every table saw is built in Taiwan to an unmatched set of tolerances.

Who makes saw stop?

TTS Tooltechnic Systems
​Tualatin, Oregon – June 26, 2017: SawStop today announced the acquisition of SawStop, LLC by TTS Tooltechnic Systems, a third-generation family-owned company based in Wendlingen, Germany. The TTS family of companies includes Festool, Tanos, Cleantec and others, and employs more than 2,500 people around the globe.

What happened to the Bosch Reaxx table saw?

The U.S. International Trade Commission found the Bosch Reaxx Jobsite Table Saw with active injury mitigation technology violates two SawStop U.S. patents. The ITC issued a cease-and-desist order banning Bosch from importing or selling the saws as well as any supporting parts in the United States.

Do Freud blades work with SawStop?

The Freud P410 is an example of a blade suited to the sawstop, if your primary concern is optimal blade brake performance.

Why are dado blades illegal in Europe?

Why are dado blades banned in the UK and the EU? Because table saws aren’t allowed to operate without the safety equipment installed.

How does a SawStop know it’s your finger?

SawStop Saws Detect Contact With Skin. The blade carries a small electrical signal, which the safety system continually monitors. When skin contacts the blade, the signal changes because the human body is conductive. The change to the signal activates the safety system.

What is the difference between SawStop professional and industrial?

Differences Between Professional and Industrial SawStop Table Saws: 200+ more pounds of Iron and Steel for heavy duty cycles, maximum stability and ultimate precision. Deeper Cast Iron Table (30” vs 27”), allowing for about 2.5” more room in front of the blade. Thicker gauge steel in the cabinet, rails, tube and fence.

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How much does a table saw cost at SawStop?

Offering the same three rip capacity lengths as the Contractor, the Professional features a 40-tooth, professional grade blade of 10 inches. Starting at $2449, this table saw is definitely a bit more of an investment. Lastly, the Industrial is SawStop’s top tier line.

What is the best power saw on the market?

The top three, if I remember correctly, were the Powermatic, the Unisaw, and the Sawstop, all coming in at around the same price. The Grizzly was “good value for the price” but definitely a lower quality saw.

Should I Buy my Son a SawStop?

Your son’s music career is a powerful argument in favor of the SawStop. But I’m a professional organist by trade and I’ve been using a standard table saw for seven years…the only time I’ve hurt myself was a bone-headed mistake with a chisel.

Is effectivesawstop a bad investment?

SawStop is not a bad investment at all. It is an extreme high quality tool with the best safety features on the market. It is up to you (and your budget) to decide whether it’s the right option for your needs.